AfriSam partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide housing in Orange Farm (pdf 118kb)

Cement and aggregates producer, AfriSam has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to provide housing for residents of Orange Farm, south of Johannesburg.

South Africans shine at Holcim Awards (pdf 77kb)

Two South African projects attained Acknowledgement Awards at the 3rd International Holcim Regional Awards Ceremony held in Casablanca, Morocco in September this year.

AfriSam becomes level 2 BBBEE contributor (pdf 94kb)

AfriSam has been accredited by the National Empowerment Rating Agency (NERA) as a level 2 BBBEE contributor.

AfriSam appoints Malose Chaba as COO: Aggregate and Readymix (pdf 49kb)

AfriSam has appointed Malose Chaba as Chief Operating Officer: Aggregate and Readymix with effect from 1 September, 2011.

AfriSam's cement comes up trumps for use as stabiliser in Piet Retief Camden Ermelo road contracts(pdf 149kb)

AfriSam’s CEM 11 32.5BL cement has been specified for two contracts being undertaken by Stefanutti Stocks Roads and Earthworks on the busy N2 highway in Mpumalanga.

AfriSam hands over community projects (pdf 74kb)

AfriSam Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Mr. Tsholo Diale has officially handed over the Isiqalo Poultry Primary Co-operative and Bakery Projects in Westonaria, west of Johannesburg.

AfriSam donates computer laboratories to two schools in Verulam (pdf 70kb)

In its effort to continue building for a sustainable future, building and construction materials company, AfriSam, has sponsored two state of the art computer labs for Everest Heights Primary School and Redcliffe Primary School in Verulam, North of Durban.

AfriSam hands over twenty-four houses in Ladysmith (pdf 73kb)

To celebrate and acknowledge women and the right to adequate housing, on August 12, AfriSam handed over houses to 24 Ladysmith beneficiaries of the Shayamoya Mayoral Housing Project who have been living in informal dwellings for the past 10 years.

Afrisam wins M&G Greening the Future award (pdf 81kb)

Leading black-controlled construction materials group AfriSam has won a prestigious Greening the Future award.

AfriSam provides lapdesks to aid learning in Dutywa (pdf 96kb)

AfriSam has donated about 500 lapdesks to the learners of two schools in Dutywa in the Eastern Cape. The lapdesks were handed over at individual ceremonies held at Hadis Junior Secondary School and Zikhovana Junior Secondary School on Wednesday 15 June 2011.

AfriSam provides lapdesks to aid learning in Libode (pdf 96kb)

AfriSam has donated 800 lapdesks to the learners of three schools in Libode in the Eastern Cape. The lapdesks were handed over at individual ceremonies held at the respective schools on Monday 13 June 2011 (Makukhanye Senior Secondary School and Matane Primary School) and Tuesday 14 June 2011 (Zinkumbini Primary School).

AfriSam provides lapdesks to aid learning in Umgungundlovu (pdf 96kb)

AfriSam has donated 1130 lapdesks to the learners of Umsilinga Primary School in Umgungundlovu in KwaZulu-Natal. The lapdesks were handed over at a ceremony held at the school on Tuesday 7 June 2011.

AfriSam provides lapdesks to aid learning in Verulam (pdf 96kb)

AfriSam has donated 790 lapdesks to the learners of Mjoji and Ogunjini Primary Schools in Verulam, Durban. The lapdesks were handed over at two ceremonies held at the respective schools on Monday 6 June 2011.

AfriSam optimistic about prospects for growth in the Western Cape (pdf 131kb)

Notwithstanding the current weak state of the construction industry, one of South Africa's major cement manufacturers, AfriSam, is starting to plan for a capacity increase to meet future demand and avoid shortages in upcoming years.

Building for a sustainable future (pdf 94kb)

AfriSam's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy forms an integral part of its corporate objectives and is not a mere appendage attached haphazardly to satisfy legal requirements. Tsholo Diale, corporate social responsibility manager at AfriSam, points out that the company is one of a select few of "one-percentile companies" which allocate a minimum of one percent net profit after tax purely to CSR projects.

Why use extended rather than pure cements (pdf 75kb)

Negative perceptions about the durability and performance of extended cements, combined with tradition and a conservative approach to new technology have caused resistance to their use, a situation which is gradually changing, according to experts from AfriSam.

Leading environmental initiatives (pdf 75kb)

Minimising natural resource utilisation, measurement and minimisation of CO₂ , particulate and other pollutant emissions, and quarry rehabilitation are some of the environmental priorities integral to AfriSam’s business imperatives. No other company in the industry is as proactive and innovative in finding “green” solutions to reduce consumption of natural resources and minimise carbon emissions.

Afrisam makes green waves (pdf 81kb)

"Greening" its operations is not a nice-to-have for AfriSam, it is a business imperative which has enabled it to forge ahead with innovative, and in some cases, radical environmental initiatives which have left the rest of the industry playing catch-up.

AfriSam wins Nedbank environmental award for CO2 emission reduction initiative (pdf 148kb)

Leading black-controlled construction materials group, AfriSam, has won the environmental category of the Nedbank Capital Green Mining Awards for taking a definitive lead in managing down carbon emissions in the cement production process and for its world leading cement CO₂ measurement and rating system.

AfriSam opens new classroom doors at Metoloaneng Primary School (pdf 98kb)

AfriSam has successfully completed the Metoloaneng Primary School construction project which will provide three classrooms for learners at the underprivileged school.

Education - a priority for AfriSam (pdf 136kb)

Leading black-controlled construction materials group AfriSam has made another generous donation towards education in the North West Province.

Winners announced for AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture (pdf 21kb)

Koop Design’s Dalton Private Reserve in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has won the top award at the AfriSam-SAIA Awards for Sustainable Architecture.

AfriSam hands over newly renovated community hall to Haniville (pdf 26kb)

AfriSam recently completed the renovation of the Haniville community hall which was formally handed over at a celebratory function, hosted this by leading black-controlled construction materials group.

AfriSam drives environmental excellence in construction (pdf 83kb)

There was a time when man demonstrated his control over nature and proclaimed his advancing technological prowess by designing and producing massive wonders of engineering that towered over cities in overpowering statements.

Biesiesvlei gets more than they bargained for with AfriSam community project (pdf 27kb)

AfriSam has taken on another Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project in the North West Province.

AfriSam and SAMF aim to increase Mathematics graduates (pdf 128kb)

AfriSam, in partnership with the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF), has produced a DVD aimed at encouraging learners to pursue careers in the field of Mathematics.

Greening architecture and construction with AfriSam (pdf 84kb)

AfriSam signalled its seriousness about its environmental conscience over 15 years ago with the introduction of its environmental policy, long before “green”, “sustainability” and “environmentally friendly” became universal buzz-words.

AfriSam on BRT in Cape Town (pdf 96kb)

AfriSam has showcased its ability to produce workable and innovative solutions.

Self levelling concrete solves access issue on pedestrian bridge (pdf 88kb)

AfriSam’s self levelling concrete solved a pressing concern which arose during construction of a pedestrian bridge.